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Peter O'Mahony (L) will renew acquaintances with former Munster team-mate Donnacha Ryan this weekend

'It's back to business' - O'Mahony eyes Ryan reunion

A familiar face will greet Munster at the unique, domed U Arena for their Champions Cup clash with Racing 92 this Sunday, but Peter O'Mahony said it'll be "back to business" when he squares up against old team-mate Donnacha Ryan.

Rugby • 12 Jan 18

Irish abroad: Dougall helps Pau to slay Toulouse

Former Munster flanker Seán Dougall helped Pau dig out a massive 11-10 Top 14 victory over Toulouse at Stade du Hameau.

Rugby • 07 Jan 18

Donnacha Ryan played no part in the loss to Castres

Irish abroad: Ryan's Racing turned over by Castres

Donnacha Ryan was left on the bench for Racing 92 having made his return last week, and his wait for a victory with the French outfit goes on.

Rugby • 10 Dec 17

Peter O'Mahony's future is up in the air

'It would be a disaster if he were to leave Munster'

Donal Lenihan says Irish rugby can forget about making an impact at the World Cup next year if "born leader" Peter O'Mahony is allowed to leave.

Rugby • 05 Dec 17

Donnacha Ryan recovered from a neck problem

Irish abroad: Ryan's Racing bow ends in defeat

Donnacha Ryan finally made his bow for Racing 92, but it ended in a 27-17 Top 14 defeat to Stade Francais.

Rugby • 03 Dec 17

Donnacha Ryan salutes the fans as he leaves the field

'It means everything' - Ryan savours Thomond swansong

Donnacha Ryan soaked up his final game at Thomond Park on Saturday evening, and summed up his years in the Munster red with one simple sentence: "It means everything."

Rugby • 21 May 17

Cian Healy was selected on the 2013 Lions tour to Australia

Quinlan: Cian Healy unlucky not to make Lions cut

When the dust settles on Warren Gatland's Lions selection, Alan Quinlan feels Ireland can be pleased with a representation of 11 players for the tour of New Zealand.

Rugby • 19 Apr 17

The Joe Schmidt Interview: Never say never for Ryan

Joe Schmidt will be disappointed if Donnacha Ryan moves to Racing 92 but says he can "never say never" about the second row's Ireland prospects.

Rugby • 18 Apr 17

Conor Murray suffered the injury on Ireland duty

Conor Murray in race against time to face Saracens

Conor Murray has emerged as a major doubt for Munster's Champions Cup semi-final against Saracens in Dublin next week.

Rugby • 11 Apr 17

Bleyendaal, Ryan & Stander worries for Munster

Munster are sweating on the availability of Tyler Bleyendaal and Donnacha Ryan for the Champions Cup semi-final showdown with Saracens in two weeks' time.

Rugby • 10 Apr 17

Donnacha Ryan is, in essence, being released by the IRFU says Downey

Downey stunned by IRFU decision to let Ryan go

Former Munster and Ireland centre James Downey has been left perplexed by the decision of the IRFU to not offer a new centralised contract to Donnacha Ryan.

Rugby • 31 Mar 17

Donnacha Ryan is set for a move to France

Ward: IRFU wrong to show Donnacha Ryan the door

The decision not to award Munster's Donnacha Ryan a new centralised contract highlights an inconsistent approach by the IRFU, according to Tony Ward.

Rugby • 28 Mar 17

Donnacha Ryan has been offered a more lucrative deal from Racing 92

Erasmus laments potential departure of stalwart Ryan

Munster Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus says Racing 92 have offered a much better deal for Donnacha Ryan and says the province would be losing a stalwart if he departs for France.

Rugby • 27 Mar 17

Ryan has made 160 appearances since making his Munster debut 13 years ago

Donnacha Ryan set for shock Racing 92 switch – report

Munster and Ireland lock Donnacha Ryan is poised to complete a shock move to French club Racing 92, according to a report in today's Irish Examiner.

Rugby • 25 Mar 17

Try scorer CJ Stander is congratulated by team-mates

Nine-try Ireland demolish feeble Italy in Rome

CJ Stander and substitute Craig Gilroy both claimed hat-tricks as Ireland bounced back from last weekend's RBS 6 Nations defeat to Scotland with a nine-try 63-10 thrashing of Italy in Rome.

Six Nations • 11 Feb 17

Corkery believes that Van Der Flier should be in the Ireland team to face Italy

Corkery 'disappointed' by Van der Flier exclusion

Former Ireland international David Corkery says he is 'disappointed' by Joe Schmidt's decision to name an unchanged back row against Italy this weekend.

Rugby • 09 Feb 17

Donnacha Ryan starts for Ireland against Italy in Rome on Saturday

Healy and Ryan start for Ireland against Italy

Cian Healy and Donnacha Ryan have both been named in Joe Schmidt's Ireland team to take on Italy in Saturday's Six Nations clash at the Stadio Olimpico.

Six Nations • 10 Feb 17

Josh van der Flier may get a chance in Illinois

Van der Flier set for 'massive' All Blacks Test

It’s not a headache Joe Schmidt would have complained about but the absence of Peter O’Mahony, Iain Henderson and Sean O’Brien makes his selection for the New Zealand game less complicated.

Rugby • 31 Oct 16

Donnacha Ryan: 'Paul was unique, but it's not as though we're playing with 14 players now.'

Ryan: Ireland must learn to live without O'Connell

Ireland cannot "copy and paste" former captain Paul O'Connell's talismanic traits into their Six Nations campaign, according to Donnacha Ryan.

Six Nations • 04 Feb 16

Rory McIlroy tees off as the Irish players watch on at Celtic Manor, Wales

Ryan reveals the positive influence of McIlroy

Donnacha Ryan has revealed the inspiration the Ireland squad takes from other Irish sports stars, while also paying tribute to Paul O’Connell, ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash with Argentina.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 15 Oct 15

Keith Earls will be out for three to four months

Earls to miss four months with knee injury

Munster and Ireland utility back Keith Earls has been ruled out for four months with a patellar tendon injury sustained during pre-season.

Rugby • 01 Oct 14

Donnacha Ryan didn't appear for Ireland in the Six Nations in 2014

Donnacha Ryan facing up to six months on sidelines

Donnacha Ryan will miss Ireland's autumn internationals and possibly the 2015 Six Nations campaign after Munster announced the lock will undergo toe surgery.

Rugby • 24 Sep 14

Peter O'Mahony took part in Munster training, but his hamstring injury is being monitored

O'Mahony expected to be fit for Munster

Munster may have to plan without Donnacha Ryan for their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Toulouse on Saturday, but expect Peter O’Mahony to be fit.

Rugby • 01 Apr 14

Donnacha Ryan pledges his future to Munster

Ryan pens new Munster deal, Laulala confirms exit

Munster's Donnacha Ryan has signed a new three-year contract that will see him remain with the province until June 2017.

Rugby • 15 Dec 13

Felix Jones (holding ball) has been ruled out of Munster's clash with Glasgow next Friday

Jones ruled out of clash with Glasgow

Felix Jones has been ruled out of Munster's RaboDirect PRO12 game against Glasgow Warriors next Friday night due to an ankle sprain suffered in the win over Gloucester last Saturday.

Rugby • 21 Oct 13